One of the most important aspects of shooting games is always finding a location from which you can’t be battered by defense.
This came up with the key in 2012, and by contacting the pyramids in 2013.
In this game, safe shooting can be achieved by driving onto the opposing alliance’s courtyard, then simply backing a bumper into the plane of their outer works.
G39 shows that ROBOTS are prohibited from launching BOULDERS unless they are in contact with the opponent’s TOWER or carpet in the opponent’s COURTYARD, and not in contact with any other carpet.
G43 states: ROBOTS on the same half of the FIELD as their ALLIANCE TOWER may not interfere with opponent ROBOTS attempting to traverse OUTER WORKS (regardless of direction). A ROBOT is considered traversing the opponent’s OUTER WORKS if any part of its BUMPERS are within the opponent’s OUTER WORKS.
Violation: FOUL. For every five (5) seconds in which the situation is not corrected, FOUL
OUTER WORKS: an infinitely tall volume bordered by, but not including, the GUARDRAIL, the SECRET
PASSAGE, the COURTYARD and the NEUTRAL ZONE.
Violation: FOUL. For every five (5) seconds in which the situation is not corrected, FOUL
The penalty for G43 is interesting, because it seems that a FOUL might not be called for a quick hit and run, which could still mess with the shooter’s aim.
I do not believe that is correct. The penalty for breaking G43 is a foul. If the situation is not corrected, than an additional foul is given every five seconds.
Yes, that’s how I understood it. It seems like a pretty solid strategy.
For instance:
I’m shooting. Opposition wants to take a hit at me, and give up foul points. If they were to become entangled with me, they’d give additional foul points every five seconds until the end of the match.
G43 is for robots crossing, not for robots shooting. That may require a clarification, or it gives your robot a safe zone to shoot from.
G43 states: … A ROBOT is considered traversing the opponent’s OUTER WORKS if any part of its BUMPERS are within the opponent’s OUTER WORKS.
That being said, you don’t actually have to be crossing the defenses. You can park with your bumpers breaking the plane of the outer works, and you are safe.